- Speciality: Pulmonology, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
- Designation: Additional Director – Pulmonology, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
- Education: MBBS, MD (Respiratory Medicine)
- Experience: 24+ years
- Hospital: Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
About Dr. Ajay Kumar
Dr. Ajay Kumar is a seasoned Pulmonologist with over 24 years of expertise in Pulmonology, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. Currently serving as Additional Director at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, Dr. Kumar has built a strong reputation for managing complex respiratory disorders and sleep-related conditions. A graduate of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), he completed both his MBBS and MD in Tuberculosis and Respiratory Medicine from the prestigious institute. His commitment to advancing pulmonary care is evident through his extensive work in clinical settings as well as academic and research contributions.
Dr. Kumar is proficient in a wide range of diagnostic and interventional pulmonary procedures including rigid and flexible bronchoscopy, foreign body removal, transbronchial lung biopsy (TBLB), cryobiopsy, electrocautery, tracheal stenting, and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS). He also specializes in treating complicated cases of asthma, COPD, pneumonia, tuberculosis, pleural diseases, and pulmonary embolism. Additionally, he has vast experience in managing acute and chronic respiratory failure and lung cancer staging. His involvement in sleep medicine has helped many patients with disorders like sleep apnea and chronic snoring.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Ajay Kumar is deeply involved in medical education and has organized several national-level workshops and conferences on bronchoscopy and critical care medicine. He has served as the Organizing Secretary for various academic events and continues to train young doctors and specialists. With numerous publications in reputable journals and a patient-centered approach, Dr. Kumar is highly respected in the pulmonology community for his dedication, clinical excellence, and academic leadership.
Work Experience
- Additional Director – Pulmonology, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
- Over 24 years of experience managing complex respiratory, sleep medicine, and critical care cases
- Has served as Organizing Secretary for multiple national workshops and symposiums including:
- Symposium on Sleep-related Disorders (2008)
- ICU Infections Update (2008)
- ABC CON EXPERT MEET on Anemia, Blood & Coagulation in Critical Care (2014)
- Bronchoscopy in ICU Workshops (2009–2015)
Specialty & Interests
- Pulmonology & Critical Care
- Sleep Medicine
- Bronchoscopic Interventions:
- Rigid & Flexible Bronchoscopy
- Foreign Body Removal
- TBLB, Cryobiopsy, Electrocautery, APC, Tracheal Stenting
- Pleural Procedures & Medical Thoracoscopy
- Management of:
- Asthma, COPD, Tuberculosis, Pneumonia, Lung Infections
- Pulmonary Embolism, Hemoptysis
- Acute & Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Lung Cancer (early diagnosis & staging)
- Hydropneumothorax, Recurrent Pneumothorax
Memberships
- MBBS – Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi (1997)
- MD (Respiratory Medicine) – BHU, Varanasi (2000)
Education & Training
- Medical Council of India (MCI)
Honors & Awards
- Chancellor, College of Paed
- Multiple publications in renowned journals
- Contributor to national academic training in respiratory and critical care medicine
Treatments Offered
- Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
- Lung Surgery
- Bullectomy
- Lung Transplant Evaluation & Management
- Sleep-related Disorder Diagnosis & Management
- Advanced Bronchoscopic & Thoracoscopic Procedures
